Stupid trailer tricks . . .

[PMK]

Here's some pics.

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If I get the whole thing repainted I may match it to my Spyder. But they could probably just paint the top and left side and fix the vinyl. I'll see what the comparative costs are.

Sad to see those scrapes.

After hearing about what happened, I did a quick google search and you are certainly not the first nor last to flip a Bushtec trailer.

Since you do not need the lean function of the hitch, maybe it could be safer to keep the heim joint, but keep it from rotating and only use the misalignment capability of the joint.

As for paint, Pitbull can tell you or send you the BRP color codes. Last time I was researching paint colors, the BRP color codes were available by various paint manufacturers. Typically, the body shop gives the paint supplier the color code, and same as buying house paint at Lowes, the computer adds the exact amount of color to give a matching paint color.

Most important is you are ok, the paint and refinish work looks pretty straightforward. If the trailer structure is ok, maybe just Krylon to match until you save up for a matching color coat when repaired. The Krylon will be wiped away with solvent.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

How about the wiring and safety chains? Were they twisted?

​Jack

No, the wires, etc, were fine. It just did a 180.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Got the estimate: $400-$500 to repaint just the parts that need it, leaving the whole thing black. $700-$800 to repaint the whole thing, unless it needs a tri-stage paint, then it's about $1k. So I'll leave it black and have them fill and paint the damaged areas. I'll take the vinyl "bra" to an upholsterer and see if they can patch it, so that will be additional. Now I'm waiting for a call back about when they can get it done.

I may forego Spyderfest this year so I can do a longer trip around Homecoming and Red Rocks.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: It's good to hear that it's not any worse than that! nojoke
But I just know that you don't want to let go of the trip to Missouri! :thumbup:

 

[Zip]

Glad both you and the bike are OK

 

[missouriboy]

...$700-$800 to repaint the whole thing...

Holy Mackerel, Andy! Not too many years ago, friend-o-mine got his big 4340 John Deere tractor with dual wheels completely repainted at an automotive body shop for $750, and a mighty fine job it was too, with new decals and all. I guess the $ just isn't worth very many pennies anymore, right?

 

[cptjam]

Estimate

Got the estimate: $400-$500 to repaint just the parts that need it, leaving the whole thing black. $700-$800 to repaint the whole thing, unless it needs a tri-stage paint, then it's about $1k. So I'll leave it black and have them fill and paint the damaged areas. I'll take the vinyl "bra" to an upholsterer and see if they can patch it, so that will be additional. Now I'm waiting for a call back about when they can get it done.

I may forego Spyderfest this year so I can do a longer trip around Homecoming and Red Rocks.

Ouch! Get more estimates!
Another idea: we had our community college autoshop paint our legion trailer after it was stolen and the criminals tried to paint over. The school did it for materials! Looks great!
try a big, busy car shop. Often, they do a 1 color whole car for 300. I can't believe there is more than a few hundred in bodywork to be done.
Good luck!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Ouch! Get more estimates!
Another idea: we had our community college autoshop paint our legion trailer after it was stolen and the criminals tried to paint over. The school did it for materials! Looks great!
try a big, busy car shop. Often, they do a 1 color whole car for 300. I can't believe there is more than a few hundred in bodywork to be done.
Good luck!

Painting ain't cheap, unless it's a cheap paint job! Estimates to repaint my 2005 Maxima have been as high as $8000. That's why it still sports peeling faded paint!

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[easysuper]

Trailer Tricks

Patty,
You may want to rethink keeping the swivel hitch on your trailer, I know there is at least one on this forum that will strongly disagree but in my opinion they work great with two wheels but may not be the best thing for your Spyder, I know you had the other type on your other trailers and had no problem with turn overs, and I have over 50 thousand miles of pulling trailers with our Spyders with the standard ball and hitch with now problems.

 

[ARtraveler]

Thank you for posting the updates Patti. :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

Got the estimate: $400-$500 to repaint just the parts that need it, leaving the whole thing black. $700-$800 to repaint the whole thing, unless it needs a tri-stage paint, then it's about $1k. So I'll leave it black and have them fill and paint the damaged areas. I'll take the vinyl "bra" to an upholsterer and see if they can patch it, so that will be additional. Now I'm waiting for a call back about when they can get it done.

I may forego Spyderfest this year so I can do a longer trip around Homecoming and Red Rocks.

Silly idea, maybe get a quote from Pitbull. With them doing all the custom paint work, possibly their painter could squeeze in a repair while you hit Spyderfest.

Just an idea, and sorry to see it damaged.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I'll call Pitbull today. I suspect, though, they are sending panels out for painting. But they may recommend a shop there. I'll also do some shopping around here for another body shop.

Right now, I'm considering just living with it dinged up until winter. I may go ahead and do the filling myself. If so I'll have to name my Bushtec "Camaro"!!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: If you think of the scratches as "merit badges"; it might make it easier... :dontknow:

 

[Brentc]

I did same as Joe and Ann

Patti, my brp 622 was done at our local vocational school as a class project. It cost me $300 in paint and materials and I have to say they did a nice job. Is it professional body shop quality, no I would say it is an 8 out of 10 and I am perfectly happy with that. Not only did I save a boat load of money, but more important for me was that the class at our local school got the real life experience. I actually stopped in a few time and met the students while they were doing it, it was kind of fun.

Good luck whichever route you take!

I'll call Pitbull today. I suspect, though, they are sending panels out for painting. But they may recommend a shop there. I'll also do some shopping around here for another body shop.

Right now, I'm considering just living with it dinged up until winter. I may go ahead and do the filling myself. If so I'll have to name my Bushtec "Camaro"!!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BODY WORK & PAINTING

Patti, it's too bad we don't live closer :banghead: ...... If you could handle 90% perfect, I could help you out with this. Unless you have structural damage that needs Fiberglass work, cosmetics aren't really beyond the DIY'er. There are a lot of video's on U-tube today that enable the DARING to take a SHOT ...... I watched a guy paint an entire car with a brush ...... using self-leveling paint , that really looked damn good............ Mike :thumbup:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Thanks, Mike. My brother has extensive experience painting cars, motorcycles, airplanes, etc. He said he'd help me with the filler and sanding. I don't know if going around with bondo showing (Camaro style) or the scrapes showing would be better.

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks, Mike. My brother has extensive experience painting cars, motorcycles, airplanes, etc. He said he'd help me with the filler and sanding. I don't know if going around with bondo showing (Camaro style) or the scrapes showing would be better.

Post pictures of one side with Bondo, and one side in it's raw state: we could have a poll about which one is preferable!

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

How about black touch up paint in a marker type dispenser? That would somewhat disguise the scratches and scrapes until winter time when you'll have more time to fix it properly.

 

[stillriding]

I'll call Pitbull today. I suspect, though, they are sending panels out for painting. But they may recommend a shop there. I'll also do some shopping around here for another body shop.

Right now, I'm considering just living with it dinged up until winter. I may go ahead and do the filling myself. If so I'll have to name my Bushtec "Camaro"!!

​Have you considered contacting Bushtec to see about buying just the lid? I'm guessing it would be expensive, but you never know.

 

[DJFaninTN]

had my 622 repainted last year. visited several shops and some wouldn't touch it. a few shops were well over a grand. finally found a guy by word of mouth from Craigslist. contacted him and he was half price of everyone else. he just painted as a hobby and a side job. he did a great job and I was very happy.

i'd just go black so if you ever get another bike a different color then black matches just about everything. if you ever decide to sell it black will always sell faster than a custom color.